Road Safety & Works: Honiara road users are being urged to stay patient and follow signs on Mendana Avenue as ongoing roadworks continue, after a traffic controller was slapped by a frustrated pedestrian on June 5. New PM–Australia Reset: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale says he is rebuilding trust with Australia and is pushing a new comprehensive treaty framework covering economic and security cooperation. Australian Funding Pressure: Australia has announced SBD200 million in direct budget support for recovery from Cyclone Maila and to cushion energy-price impacts, but the Opposition says it must be spent wisely and transparently. Police Deployments: Australia will also set aside AUD46 million for police deployments in Solomon Islands in next week’s budget. Anti-Corruption Drive: Wale warns officials suspected of corruption or misuse of funds will be removed, with a hard line on resource-sector wrongdoing. Minimum Wage Workshop: An ILO-backed three-day workshop begins in Honiara to strengthen how minimum wages are set and reviewed for both workers and employers. Finance & Inclusion: A US consultant is in Malaita for TrigaCash consultation sessions to improve how the initiative reaches targeted communities. Tourism Youth Support: Kaloka Youth Association in Isabel receives a vehicle via a Ministry of Culture and Tourism and YECSI grant partnership. EU Development Push: The EU says its projects—renewable energy, water and sanitation—are supporting climate resilience, and it remains confident Solomon Islands’ new government won’t slow EU-funded work. Water Infrastructure: Solomon Water reports progress on three new concrete reservoirs in Honiara, moving into testing and commissioning stages.